Finding aid for the Tom L. Johnson Papers


Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Tom L. Johnson
Title: Tom L. Johnson Papers
Dates: 1901-1908
Extent: 3.00 linear feet (3 containers)
Abstract: Tom L. Johnson (1854-1911) was the reform Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio (1901-1909), and disciple of Henry George. Johnson began his career as an industrialist and traction magnate (he was owner of the Cleveland Electric Railway Company). He was most noted for his progressive administration of Cleveland's municipal government. The collection consists of correspondence, memoranda, newspaper clippings, legal papers, and miscellaneous printed materials.
MS Number MS 3651
Location: closed stacks
Language: The records are in English